BENCH EXECUTIVE CHEF I

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services company, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. With more than 31,000 associates nationwide, Morrison uses the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and in their cafés to advance the healing and healthful missions of its clients. Morrison has been serving some of the nation’s largest health systems for more than 70 years, and it leverages culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform the healthcare experience. Since 2012, Morrison has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and Training Magazine has named it a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization. Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves more than 600M meals annually.

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Job Summary

Executive Chef - Supporting Augusta and Surrounding Areas

Bring your culinary talent and leadership to Morrison Healthcare, supporting operations in Augusta and the surrounding areas. As Executive Chef, you’ll lead kitchen teams, create quality meals, and keep busy operations running smoothly.

This is a hands-on opportunity for a chef who enjoys developing people, takes pride in every plate, and knows how to balance creativity with consistent execution. You’ll oversee food production, safety, inventory, and cost controls while delivering a dining experience that makes a difference.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring meals meet standards for taste, quality, presentation, and consistency.

• Plan regular and modified menus that follow established guidelines and meet the needs of those we serve.

• Guide teams in recipe execution, portion control, batch cooking, and production planning.

• Taste completed meals, review production records, and track waste to improve quality and control costs.

• Train and develop kitchen staff in cooking techniques, equipment use, safe food handling, and sanitation.

• Manage food and supply inventory to keep kitchens prepared while staying within budget.

• Use leftover products safely and effectively within company guidelines.

• Maintain cleaning and equipment maintenance schedules for kitchens, storage, and work areas.

• Ensure compliance with health regulations, audit standards, and company safety procedures.

• Build strong working relationships and participate in client satisfaction initiatives, team meetings, and professional development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

• Five or more years of progressive culinary and kitchen management experience, depending on education and training.

• Strong hands-on cooking skills and experience leading kitchen teams.

• Experience in high-volume, complex food service operations.

• Experience with batch cooking and large-scale meal production.

• Catering experience a plus.

• Strong knowledge of food trends, menu development, presentation, food safety, and cost controls.

• Ability to organize production, manage inventory, and maintain quality during busy service.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Commitment to excellent service and client satisfaction.

• ServSafe certification highly desirable.

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Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely,click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1578647

Morrison Healthcare

MICHAEL GREMBA

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